Cornell University created a series of exercises in which students can test their knowledge of when to document sources properly. The series consists of several case studies based on different kinds of sources including books, images, and Internet materials. “Each case study begins with a passage, table, or image that appears in the original text followed by hypothetical student writing samples.” Students are then asked whether the writing sample uses sources properly. Immediate feedback is provided with information on proper citing.
Type of Material:
Quiz/Test
Recommended Uses:
These exercises could be utilized in a variety of ways, including in class, as homework, for individual or team use, and in lecture. Best use is probably for individual or team use.
Technical Requirements:
This HTML series of exercises was successfully accessed with Firefox, Chrome, and Explorer.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
"This web presentation will introduce you to Cornell's policy on plagiarism and review ways of avoiding common errors. First you will read about the principles linking plagiarism policy to Cornell's Academic Integrity Code. The logistics section will tell you how to document sources and avoid plagiarism. You will then go on to a series of exercises to test your understanding of how to use and cite sources correctly." It could be used by any university student.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division, College General Ed
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
A basic understanding of plagiarism and the need to document sources would be helpful in the use of the exercises. The site gives Introduction, Principles, and Logistics sections before the Exercises themselves. The Logistics section is particularly useful and not specific to Cornell.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This tutorial is very clear and concise and easy to understand. It takes the student step by step through what academic dishonesty (plagiarism)is and how to avoid it. The fact that a student gets immediate feedback on his/her ability to recognize plagiarism is a strong point.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objects are clearly identified in the introduction, and then reinforced in the exercises at the end of the tutorial. It could easily used by a student at any university or college. The length is not too long so that a lot could learned in a short time. It also a good length to help any student who just needs a review about plagiarism. Under Logistics this tutorial includes some commonly asked questions by students about plagiarism.
Concerns:
None.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This tutorial is very easy to use, engaging and interactive. It includes the option to use the tutorial as a guest or as a Cornell University student.
Concerns:
None
Other Issues and Comments:
This is a really well done tutorial about how to avoid plagiarism.
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